as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
we could see our reflections in the shiny surface of the marble walls
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Recent Examples of shiny
This dual-voltage mini flatiron is about the size of your hand and heats up fast—leaving hair straight, shiny, and frizz-free without the bulk of a full-size tool.
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
This ease of use comes from a tight satin weave that leaves a shiny look without compromising a smooth hand feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
China’s shiny new orbital outpost, called Tiangong, was completed in 2022 and is hosting up to three astronauts at a time to carry out advanced research projects.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
In a city full of shiny, new things, Sir Ed’s has undeniable soul.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
This ease of use comes from a tight satin weave that leaves a shiny look without compromising a smooth hand feel.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
China’s shiny new orbital outpost, called Tiangong, was completed in 2022 and is hosting up to three astronauts at a time to carry out advanced research projects.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
In a city full of shiny, new things, Sir Ed’s has undeniable soul.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shiny
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At a time of so much partisanship in Congress, especially related to health care, breakthrough legislation is a shining example of how commonsense policies that support patient care and innovation can achieve broad support.—
Josh Makower,
STAT,
16 Mar. 2026
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Those memories will remain some of the most shining and unforgettable moments of my life.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Mar. 2026
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The glowing hose creates a visible path that helps rescuers navigate thick smoke and find their way back to safety.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Beneath that display of hot gases, a glowing fringe of orange on the rim indicated that the edges of the fire were pushing out far to the east and west.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Twentieth century painter Agnes Pelton created luminous abstractions in nearby Cathedral City, while assemblage artist Noah Purifoy spent the final decade of his life building the Noah Purifoy Outdoor Museum of Assemblage Art in Joshua Tree.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the LRDs are cooler and more luminous than our current SMS models predict.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyer, who has a warm smile and bright-pink glasses, did not hide her satisfaction.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Early’s dazzling season debut was nearly pristine.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Under his meticulous care, the gleaming red sports car has been souped up to generate 400-horsepower turbo performance, but retains much of the original features and feel.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The trailer features stunning images of the massive gleaming white cube that was the centerpiece of the staging and Instagram-worthy shots of the pryo and special effects that made the tour a must-see for fans.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
10 Dec. 2025
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Effort meets order as the radiant Sun conjoins dutiful Saturn in your 6th House of Health, guiding consistent routines.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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But the tangy, clean scent of sea spray and radiant purple-pink twilights make the planning more than worth it.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Martha Amundsen sent a video to WCCO of the shimmering substance on Thursday afternoon.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the gutter, the usual New Orleans blend of litter and live-oak leaves was topped by a shimmering layer of pink fish scales glinting in the sun.—
Daniel Brook,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Shiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shiny. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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